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8 October 2024 | 0 replies
Property firms now need to reassess their data transfer practices and ensure compliance with regulations in every region they operate.A Market Trend Influencing Real Estate InvestmentData privacy isn’t just a regulatory concern—it’s becoming a market trend, and this has direct consequences for real estate investment strategies.Investors Seeking Compliant Properties:Investors are increasingly scrutinizing data privacy compliance when making decisions.
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8 October 2024 | 2 replies
Any advice on best practices for structuring these agreements?
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10 October 2024 | 23 replies
I'm not a CPA, EA, or tax professional, but I appreciate the time and years it takes to practice in this space and I'm a firm believer in paying for good tax advice!
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3 October 2024 | 1 reply
Here are five important things to consider when making your decision:Certifications & Licenses: Hire a firm with AMO accreditation and CPM professionals to ensure best practices and ethical management.Local Experience: National firms aren’t always better.
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8 October 2024 | 1 reply
“There are other appropriate ways to bring down indoor temperatures, but a building’s electrical system and cost barriers must be taken into consideration,” wrote Debra Carlton, CAA’s executive vice president.Instead of costly mandates, CAA supports aligning the bill with AB 209, which directs the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to develop practical recommendations for maintaining safe indoor temperatures by 2025.
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3 October 2024 | 6 replies
According to the IRS the vehicle needs to be used for 50% for business and needs to be "ordinary" and "necessary".Anybody who can give their expertise I would appreciate it.Thanks!
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8 October 2024 | 16 replies
What are some best practices that folks enforce on guests when being pet friendly?
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7 October 2024 | 12 replies
Maybe if rates drop a bit and the market improves they can either try to refi again to pay us back or original investment or try selling later down the line. totally regret doing real estate at all - this is out of my expertise and I’m paying the price
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13 October 2024 | 23 replies
This is exact kind of common sense and creative underwriting we practice.
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10 October 2024 | 9 replies
Hey everyone,My name is Hadar Cohen, and I'm a new foreign real estate investor.I recently received a loan of $120,000 in my home country at a 6% interest rate, giving me the full amount needed to purchase a property in the U.S.I understand that it’s common practice to finance a property by taking out an 80% loan from a hard money lender at around 11% interest.